Great company to learn, no scope to grow in long term. - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Apr 16, 2014
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Pros

This is a great place to add skill sets to ones resume. The company has great tools for development and you can get help from people with a lot of knowledge to learn a lot about distributed software platforms. The name of Amazon helps a lot when you plan to switch to other companies.

Cons

Amazon is famous for frugality towards its employees. It is hell bend to spend least on its employees. The whole notion of infinite availability of new employees within the company has taught Amazon not to value its current employees. The work-life balance is greatly disturbed, specially if you are in a team which owns lot of old software. The managers are not very experienced. The salary hikes are very less compared to other companies.

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5.0
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Pros

Great room for growth, amazing learning opportunities for early career

Cons

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5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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